• Knowledge of the use and capabilities of public works/solid waste handling equipment and machinery used in maintenance, construction, and operations tasks.
• Knowledge of both traffic and safety rules.
• Knowledge of the practices and techniques applied to the safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Ability to keep records and make oral or written reports.
• Ability to make simple arithmetic computations.

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 90 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Ability to move/lift pumping hoses and related apparatus. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and squat frequently. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public. Ability to work long hours out-of-doors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Must possess a High School Diploma or GED. Three (3) years' of experience in public works and/or construction/operations work, one (1) year of which involves the operation of a variety of heavy equipment.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Applicants must obtain a Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class B with Air Brakes Temporary Permit within ten (10) days from date of hire. Must obtain a permanent Florida CDL Class B license within ninety (90) days from date of hire.

TESTING TO BE ON THE STORM SEWER TRUCK. OPERATIONS MANUAL MUST BE READ PRIOR TO TESTING. TESTING LOCATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT LATER DATE. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL WE NOTIFIED OF TESTING DATE. MANUALS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE PUBLIC WORKS MAIN OFFICE IN NEW PORT RICHEY AND AT "C" BARN OFFICE IN SAN ANTONIO.

Testing MAY be on one or more of the following pieces of equipment:

SPRAY TRUCKTRACTOR LOADER, BACKHOE, AND SKID-STEER LOADERAERIAL BUCKET TRUCK AND CHIPPERASPHALT PAVER, ROLLER AND DISTRIBUTOR TRUCKMOTOR GRADER AND WHEEL LOADERTRACKHOE (LARGE OR MINI)STORM SEWER TRUCK.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.